The Molotovs
The Molotovs are a UK indie rock and punk group made up of siblings Mathew Cartlidge and Issey Cartlidge, who perform as a guitar-and-vocals and bass-and-backing-vocals duo. They build their reputation on a busy live schedule, having played more than 600 gigs and shared stages with acts including the Sex Pistols and The Libertines.
Career
The band gains attention from fans and press for its live performances and for its links to the punk lineage. They receive praise from Green Day and are highlighted by The Telegraph as one of the emerging acts that could share a stage with Oasis. Their sound is described through a mix of new wave punk, indie and garage rock, with a strong rock-and-roll edge.
Recording and releases
The Molotovs release their debut album, Wasted On Youth, in 2026. The record is produced by Jason Perry at The Marshall Studio and mixed and mastered by Blair Crichton of Dead Pony. It is issued on Fierce Panda Records and presents songs concerned with self-empowerment, determination, social and political awareness, having a good time, and the pressure of modern life.
Style and themes
Their songs combine youthful energy with themes of hope, personal strain and fragmentation. The band’s music draws on rock history while staying rooted in contemporary indie and punk influences.
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